AN: So, here's the third chapter of our, still untitled, Merlin story. I hope you will enjoy!

Arthur couldn't still quite believe it. Merlin was in his bed. In his bed! How long had he not been dreaming about this happening? No! You're a prince for god's sake. Get your stuff together Arthur! You cannot be having these thoughts. But still, the sight of his manservant on his bed, under his covers made something wake inside of him. Something he couldn't quite name and didn't want to either. Even if, in the absolutely impossible scenario in his mind, Merlin would return these feelings, he knew they could never act on them. Not only for the obvious reason that it was just wrong, but as well because of the fact that he was a prince, the prince. His father, the kingdom, everyone had expectations of him and he was absolutely sure none of them included a happily ever after with his stupid, idiot and very male manservant.

No, Arthur knew what he was supposed to do. He was to marry a beautiful, highborn lady and have many children with her. Even Gwen, who he genuinely liked, not like Merlin but still, he could see himself be moderately happy with her, even that wasn't an option. Gwen was the daughter of a blacksmith, No one would even accept her as their queen. Even though Arthur knew she would be great at it.

Merlin moaned and the prince immediately pushed these thoughts out of his mind and focussed back on his servant. He looked like he was about to wake again, he had been drifting in and out of consciousness for hours and Arthur was beginning to be able to predict when he was going to wake up again.
The wait wasn't long. A few minutes later Merlin opened his eyes. He did look more conscious than he had the last few times he had woken.

'So, how are you feeling?' the prince asked involuntarily placing his hand on Merlin's shoulder. Merlin didn't seem to mind though. Or maybe he just hadn't noticed, Arthur didn't know for sure.. Arthur moved his hand anyway and for a second he thought he saw disappointment in Merlin's eyes. But just as soon as he had seen it, it had disappeared. Merlin quietly drifted back into unconsciousness, leaving the prince to wonder what exactly he had or hadn't seen.

AN: That's it for now. As promissed, more fluff in this one and there is even more to come. I will see you at least iin a week time. Untill then.

Writillian